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Five Growth Keys That Can't Be Ignored
(Your church will grow or die based on how well it practices these 5 principles. We presently are exploring them in a Bible Study that you may request)
1. LEGITIMATE LEADERS. I Cor. 4:1-2; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-12
2. PATHBREAKING PERSISTENT PRAYER. Matt 5:44; Acts 12:5; Rom. 1:9-11; I Thess. 5:17; II Thess. 1:11-12
3. Formal Foreclosure Forgiveness. Matt. 18:15-17; Matt. 18:21-22; Gal. 6:1-4; II Cor. 2:6-11; Col. 3:12-13
4. Essential Everybody Evangelism. II Cor. 5:17-20
5. Deliberate Dexterous Disciple-making. I Tim 3:2; I Tim. 4:9-11; II Tim. 2:1-3; Matt. 28:19-20
1-2-2005 Revamping Your Life in 2005
1. First, Your past is history and not able to be revamped. Josh 1:7; 5:4-6; 5:9; Ruth 1:15-20
2. Second, Take a long look at what your future may hold and revamp it for 2005. Ruth 2:1-4, 10-13; Romans 12:2; Eph. 4:20-23
3. Third, Revamp your 2005 mission statement from an evangelical perspective. Gal. 4:4-7; Acts 1:8; 17:22-27; I John 4:14; I Peter 1:18-19
1-23-2005 SORE THUMB SERMON Part 1
1. It was just a normal day doing the best I could at a good thing I had done only a
couple times. Ex. 2:11
2. Pain forces a response and reaction but did I instinctively respond correctly? Ex. 2:12-15
3. I quickly decided that trying to repair the damage with a Johnson & Johnson
bandaid was not the help I needed. Ex. 2:16-22
1-30-2005 SORE THUMB SERMON Part 2 Recovery:
1. Recovery from a wound takes much longer and is slower to heal than you
thought! Recovery of a wounded spirit is between you and God, first of all. Ex. 2:23-25; I Peter 1:7-8
2-6-2005 SORE THUMB SERMON Part 3 Recovery:
2. Wound recovery may have a setback or two. Ex. 3:1; Ex. 3:2-13; Ex. 4:1, 10 ;
Ex. 5:22; Ex. 6:9; I Peter 1:7-8
3. Wound recovery requires adjusting to restrictions and living with it.
I Peter 1:7-8
4. Final wound recovery depends upon your attitude and living beyond it.
Ex. 12:50-51; I Peter 1:7-8
2-13-2005 Accomplishments And Attitudes Of Amaziah II Chron. 25:1-28
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ATTITUDES _____________________ ________________ _____________________ ________________ _____________________ ________________ _____________________ ________________
2-20-2005 What Will The Resurrection Do For You? Part I
1. From the Fall it is the only hope of man's future beyond the grave.
Heb. 11:17-19; Is. 26:19; Jn. 11:21-27
2. Your only promise of life is in Christ's resurrection. I Cor. 15:22
3. Your living hope is the resurrection. I Pet. 1:3
4. Your inheritance is by the resurrection. I Pet. 1:4-5
5. Your reason to rejoice is because of the resurrection. I Pet. 1:6
6. You may know the power of God and Scripture by it. Mark 12:18-27
7. Your witness will be powerful when based on the resurrection to life.
Luke 24:46-49
2-27-2005 What Will The Resurrection Do For You? Part II
1. The resurrection is your absolute proof of life after death. Matt. 62:62-64;
Matt. 27:53-54; Mark 8:31-33; Mark 9:31-32; Mark 10:32-34
2. Your resurrection is when you will receive your rewards. Luke 14:12-14;
Luke 18:31-34; Luke 20:37-44
3. Your belief in the resurrection brought the power of salvation. John 20:3-9;
I Cor. 15:1-8: Acts 1:21-22; Acts 2:22-36; Acts 4:1-4; Acts 4:5-10;
Acts 10:34-48; Acts 17:1-4; Acts 17:18-34; Acts 23:6-10; Acts 24: 10-21;
Acts 26:19-28
4. The resurrection energizes your spiritual life. Rom. 6:1-14; I Cor. 15:29-49
I Cor. 15:50-54; Phil. 3:7-14; I Thess 4:16-18; I Peter 3:15-22;
Heb. 11:32-40; II Tim. 2:14-19
3-6-05 TYPES FOUND IN THE FIRST PASSOVER
Egypt
Pharaoh. Ex. 11:9-10
Hebrews slaves
9 plagues. Ex. 11:10
10th plague. Ex. 11:1
Death of the first born. Ex. 11:4-6
The Lamb. Ex. 12:1-6; Isa. 53:7-11; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:19.
Four Days. Ex. 12:7-10;
Standing. Ex. 12:11
Bitter Herbs: Ex. 12:8
Once was enough. Ex. 12:9-10
No altar, no priest. Matthew 26:28
The house. Ex. 12:21-23
Pharaoh. Ex. 14:1-10
Judgment. Ex. 12:12- 47; Ex. 13:3; Lev. 23:5; Dt. 16:1-5
3-13 & 20-2005 THE LAMB ON DISPLAY, DAY #1
1. The royal titles of the Lamb. Mt. 21:5, 9, 15; Mk. 11:9-10; Luke 19:38;
Jn. 12:13-15; II Sam. 7:16; Is. 9:6-7; Jere.23:5-6; Jn. 7:42
2. The royal compassion of the Lamb. Matt. 21:14; Luke 19:41-44
3. The royal authority of the Lamb. Matt. 21:12-17; Luke 19:45-48
3-27-2005 RESURRECTION REACTION (Easter Sunday)
1. The resurrection reaction of the two Marys. Matt. 28:1-10; Mk. 16:5, 7;
Luke 24:4, 8
2. The resurrection reaction of Mary Magdalene. John 20:10-18
3. The resurrection reaction of the two unnamed disciples on the Emmaus road.
Luke 24:13-32
4. The resurrection reaction of the disciples in the upper room. John 20:19-21
5. The resurrection reaction of Thomas. John 20:24-29
6. The resurrection reaction of Peter. Luke 24:9-12; 33-35; John 21:17-22
4-3-2005 Life's Most precious Commodity, Time
HOW SHOULD YOU FILL IN THE BLANK PAGE OF YOUR TIME?
Day: Event: Redeeming Quality:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4-10-2005 SPIRITUAL MEANING FOR YOU FROM GENESIS Part I (What is truth?)
Truth is timeless.
The search for truth. John 18:38
Jesus is truth. John 1:17; John 14:6; Eph. 4:21; Rev. 19:11-13
God's Word Is truth. John 17:17; I Thess. 2:13; II Tim. 2:15
Those who change truth. John 8:44-45; Rom. 1:25-26; II Thess. 2:9-10;
II Tim. 4:4
The gospel of salvation is truth. Eph. 1:13
The Holy Spirit is truth. I John 5:6; Eph. 5:9-10
The Word brings spiritual birth. James 1:18
We need to live the truth. I John 1:6
4-17-2005 SPIRITUAL MEANING FROM GENESIS
PART II GENESIS 1:1
1. In the beginning of just what?
2. Introduced to a puzzling concept called God.
3. Created from instant oatmeal and wisdom of man or a mystery of the unknown.
4. Heaven, the vastness beyond even the imagination of man.
5. And earth, which is the ideal home of mankind but still contains the unknown:
4-24-2005 Five Growth Keys That Can't Be Ignored
1. LEGITIMATE LEADERS. I Cor. 4:1-2; I Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-12
2. PATHBREAKING PERSISTENT PRAYER. Matt 5:44; Acts 12:5;
Rom. 1:9-11; I Thess. 5:17; II Thess. 1:11-12
3. Formal Foreclosure Forgiveness. Matt. 18:15-17; Matt. 18:21-22; Gal. 6:1-4;
II Cor. 2:6-11; Col. 3:12-13
4. Essential Everybody Evangelism. II Cor. 5:17-20
5. Deliberate Dexterous Disciple-making. I Tim 3:2; I Tim. 4:9-11; II Tim. 2:1-3;
Matt. 28:19-20
5-1-2005 SPIRITUAL MEANING FROM GENESIS: PART III CREATION EXPLANATIONS GENESIS 1
1. The Gap Theory. Gen. 1:1 & 2
2. The Long Day Theory. Gen. 1:3-31
3. God Said. The Awesome power of God's Word.
4. Without Sin all things are good.
5-8-05 Mothers Day Sermon 2005: Three Glimpses Of Motherhood
1. The hope of all future generations rests upon Motherhood. Gen.1:26-28;
Gen. 2:18-25; Gen. 3:20; Gen. 4:1-2
2. The hope of society's future structure rests upon Motherhood. Gen. 17:15-16;
Matt. 20:20-27
3. The hope of all mankind's future eternal destiny rested upon Motherhood.
Luke 1 & 2
5-15-2005 SPIRITUAL MEANING FROM GENESIS: YOUR SHOPPING CART FULL OF ATTITUDE
1. A few quick facts about your shopping cart. Gen. 2:5-9
2. A carelessly acquired attitude tossed in your shopping cart may turn
nasty. Gen. 3:1-6
3. Time to slip some of those subtle attitudes from your shopping cart to the
deep freezer Gen. 3:7-13
5-22-2005 Genesis 3: Sin's Destruction but God's Contruction
1. Guilt and shame; the companion of sin that detects God's presence. Gen. 3:7-8
2. Conceal and reveal; The deadly hide and seek game that God always wins.
Gen. 3:8-10
3. Recognition And Acknowledgement; Sin's realization may bring a feeble
defense. Gen. 3:11-20
4. Redemption and salvation; God's display of His love and grace.
Gen. 3:15; 3:21-24
6-5-2005 THE DANDELIONS OF FRIENDSHIP
1. A Field Of Dandelions Starts With Just One. Isa. 41:8; I Sam. 20:42;
Jn. 15:15-17; 15:13;Prov. 17:17; Rom. 8:31-39; Matt. 11:9; I John 4:7-11;
Dt. 23:3-6
2. The friendly warm beauty of a a field of stunning yellow dandelions.
I John 4:7-12; Prov. 27:6; Prov. 14:20; Prov. 16:28; Prov. 17:9;
Prov. 19:4; Prov. 19:7; Prov. 22:24-25; Eccl. 4:10
3. Ripened dandelions spread their seeds well beyond where they are planted.
Prov. 12:26; 18:24; 19:4-7
6-12-2005 TRAVELING THE ROAD OF GIVING THANKS
1. God's road of giving thanks looks like the Alaska Highway being built! Thess. 5:18; Heb. 13:15
A. In the valley and on the mountaintop
B. When God blesses and when He does not
C. When God gives your exact prayer request
D. When God does not give your prayer request
2. The rutfilled quicksand road of not giving God thanks. Rom. 1:21-25;
Matt. 18:10-14; I Tim. 1:12
3. The shady interstate freeway of giving thanks to God. I Cor. 15:57-58;
II Cor. 1:11-12; II Cor. 2:14-15; Eph. 1:16-17; Eph. 5:1-4;
Eph. 5:20-21; Col. 1:12; Col. 3:15; I Thess. 1:2-3; Phil. 1:3-4
6-19-2005 SIX BIBLICAL DADS (FATHER'S DAY)
1. THE BAD DAD. Gen. 12:4-5; 13:10-13; 14:8-12; 19:1-10; 19:30-38;
II Kings 21:20-22
2. THE FAD DAD. Judges 11:29-39; II Kings 3:26-27
3. THE SAD DAD. Gen. 16:11-12; 17:17-18
4. THE MAD DAD. I Sam. 14:27-45; 19:1-3
5. THE GLAD DAD. Gen. 17:4-8; II Kings 22:43-44;
6. GOD THE GLAD DAD. Ps.103:13-14; Prov.3:12; 10:1; 15:20; 17:21; 17:25;
Prov. 23:22; 23:24; 28:7; 29:3; Isaiah 9:6; I John 3:1-3;
6-26-2005 The Swamp Of Anger
1. The swamp of anger starts in an isolated rural spot.
A. Anger is selfishness. Gen. 4:1-6; I Sam. 20:30-31
B. Simmering anger. Ps. 80:4
C. Anger may be Explosive. Gen. 39:19-20; Gen. 49:5-7
D. Anger Expresses displeasure. Ex. 4:13-17; Ex. 32:9-10
2. The swamp of anger captures the suburban populations.
A. Anger Consumes. Ps. 90:7
B. Anger has power. Ps. 90:11
C. Anger may be provoked. Ps. 106:29; Prov. 15:1; Prov. 30:33
D. Anger may be Disguised. Ecc. 7:9
E. Anger is meant to Punish. II Kings 23:26-27
F. Anger is cruel. Prov. 27:4
3. However, anger does have some beneficial factors
A. Anger may be Useful. Ex. 11:4-8; Ex. 32:19-20
B. Anger Energizes. Judges 14:18-20
C. Planned anger. Ps. 78:50
4. Fill in the bogholes of anger in your swamp of anger.
A. Sinless Anger. Ps. 4:4-5
B. Truthfully consider the cause of your anger with God. Jonah 4:1-4
C. Controlling your Anger by Forgiving. Ps. 78:38
D. Practicing self control over your anger. Prov. 29:11; 22
E. Make a choice to Trust in the Lord instead of your anger. Ps. 37:7-8
F. Determine to Sooth your anger by calmness. Prov. 21:14; Ecc. 10:4
G. Recognize your Anger and don't let it produce sin. Eph. 4:25-32
H. Put a time Limit on your anger. Eph. 4:25-26
I. Give your anger and the cause of it to the Lord. I Peter 5:7
7-3-2005 CELEBRATING YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY
1. Time to celebrate your Independence Day by reviewing your former bondage.
John 8:31-36; Rom. 8:14-17; II Cor. 4:4; Eph. 2:1-9
2. Celebrating your Independence Day by reviewing the day you became free.
Rom. 8:21-21; Gal. 4:3-6
3. Celebrating your Independence Day requires vigilance or bondage will creep
in. Gal. 2:4-5; Gal. 4:8-12, 31; Gal. 5:1
7-10-2005 Pondering From Proverbs: Chapter I
1. The purpose of Proverbs presented. Prov. 1:1-7
2. Parental wisdom is a possible blessing. Prov. 1:8-9
3. Corrupt compacts made for greed will snare. Prov. 1:10- 19
4. Conditions of calamity from disregarded counsel. Prov. 1:20-33
7-17-2005 Ponderings From Proverbs: Selected Proverbs 2-3
1. Seeking God's wisdom is a choice that God rewards. Prov. 2:1-5;
James 1:5; 3:17; I Kings 3:4-15
2. God gives Wisdom because of His character and displays it by His acts.
Prov. 2:6-9
3. The benefits of God's wisdom. Prov. 2:10-22
4. Selected Proverbs continued. Prov. 3-10
7-24- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 3-9
Topics:
Creation: Worry: Kindness: Gossip:
Spiritual Life: Discipline: Initiative: Justice:
Adultery: Attitudes: Wisdom: Discern:
7-31- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 10-13
Topics: Work: Exposure: Love: Hatred: Fear:
8-7- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 10-13
Topics: Storms: The Land: Pride: Day of Wrath:
8-28- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 10-13
Topics: Rejoicing: Nations: Women
9-4-2005 LABOR DAY IS NOT JUST A HOLIDAY
1. Labor Day means Summer is over. John 4:32-35
2. Labor Day means Harvesting Time. John 4:32-35
3. Labor Day means Laboring Harvesters. Matt. 9:35-38; Luke 10:1-2;
I Cor. 3:5-11; Phil. 4:3
9-11- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 11
Topics: Generosity: Family Trouble:
9-18- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 11
Topic: Witnessing:
9-25- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 11
Topic: Advice:
10-2- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 12
Topics: Care Of Animals: Fantasies: Insults:
10-9- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 12
Topics: Encourage: Friendships:
10-16- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 12
Topics: Pride: Money: Unfaithful: Inheritance: Children: Contentment:
10-23- 2005 BF/LEFC Selected Proverbs From Chapters 13
Topic: Money:
10-30- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 13
Topic: Unfaithful:
11-6- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 13
Topic: Inheritance:
11-11- 2005 Jim Wittenberger from Bibles International Shared his work and ministry
11-20- 2005 Selected Proverbs From Chapters 13
1. Contentment: Prov. 13:25
2. Inner Peace & Health: Prov. 14:30
3. Patience: Prov. 14:29
4. Evaluation Of personal life: Prov. 14:8
11-27-2005 Selected Proverbs Chapter 14
1. National Righteousness. Prov. 14:34
2. Allknowing God. Prov. 14:34
3. Prayers. (NIV) Prov. 15:29
12-4-2005 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF MARRIED LIFE TODAY! Pastor Tom & Carol were married 30 years ago on Dec. 4th!
Three expectations
Three scary things
Three blessed things
Three values
12-11-2005 Christmas 2005: Prophecies of the Messiah
PROMISE TO ADAM & EVE: Gen. 3:15
PROMISE TO ABRAHAM: Gen. 12:3; 22:18; 26:4
PROMISE TO MOSES: Gen. 18:15
PROMISES TO DAVID: II Sam. 7:12-17; Ps. 89:35-37
PROMISES TO ISAIAH, MICAH, and JEREMIAH: Isa. 7:14-16; 9:6-7; 53:2-5;
Jere. 23:5-6: Micah 5:1-4; Matt. 1:18-23;2:1; Luke 1:26-29; 2:1-5;
John 1:1-3; Col. 1:14-18
12-18-2006 Christmas 2005 Christmas Hymns
A look at various Hymns, history, and their meaning
12-25-2005 Christmas 2005: THE GIFT THAT IS COMPLETE
Savior. Luke 2:10-11 He is God. Matt. 1:23
He is human. Matt. 1:25 He is King. Luke 1:30-33
Peace. John 14:27 Abuntant Life. John 10:10
Grace. Rom. 1:7 Comfort. John 15:26
Love. Rom. 8:38-39 Adoption. Eph. 1:5-6
Forgiveness. Eph. 1:7 Inheritance. I Peter 1:4-5
Delivered. Col. 1:13 No wrath. I Thess. 5:9
Resurrected. Phil. 3:20-21 Power. Phil.3:13
Righteousness. Phil. 3:9 Spiritually alive. Eph. 2:1
Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:13-14 Made one. Gal. 3:28
God's son Gal. 3:26
1-1-2006 What's your "ism" for the New Year, 2006?
1. Criticism: Shovel has a bent handle, too slow, too heavy. Job 4:7-9, 17, 5:17
2. Fatalism: When the snow comes, it comes! Esther 4:15-16
3. Liberalism: Shovel out the neighbor's. Matt. 22:37-40
4. Materialism: 6 shovels, not a right one for this job! Matt. 6:19-20
5. Optimism: Shovel now, thars blue twixt them clouds! Acts 20:17-25
6. Pessimism: Don't shovel, there's more acomin'! Matt. 16:21-23; Acts 21:10-14
7. Realism: Sharpen the shovel, Heat up the tea and find the nut cracker!
Acts 25:9-12
8. Relativism: Shovel only when you're stuck, if needed. Acts 28:1-6
9. Malapropism: (Check this one out!)
1-8-2006 Selected Proverbs "CHILDREN"
1. Discipline. Prov. 13:24; 23:13-14; 29:15 & 17
2. Interaction For Future Blessings. Prov. 17:6; 22:6
3. Set The Belief Direction. Dt. 6:4-9; Joel 1:1-3; Ps. 78:4-7
4. Protect The Children. Lev. 18:21; Ez. 23:36-39
5. Family Gatherings. Job 1:4-5
6. Fatherhood Illustrates God. Ps. 103:13
7. Importance Of Having Children. Ps. 127:3-5
8.Jesus Loves The Little Children. Matt. 18:1-10; Mark 10:13-16
9. Blessing For Children. Eph. 6:1-3
10.Obligation To Children. Eph. 6:4; II Tim. 1:5
1-15 & 22-2006 Selected Proverbs "God's Eternal Plan"
1. God Has Eternal Plans. Prov. 16:4; Prov. 19:21; Matt. 25:34
2. God's Eternal Plans Prove Himself To All. Ps. 34:8; Heb. 2:3; Ps. 37:5;
Isa. 46:11
3. God's Eternal Plans Are That All Will Understand Him. Prov. 16:2; Jude 1:15;
Matt. 13:35; Heb. 9:27
4. God's Eternal Plans Are The Redemption Of Believers. John 17:24; Rev. 13:8
5. God's Eternal Plans Are To Fellowship Mankind (Relational). Prov. 16:3;
I Cor. 1:9; Eph. 1:4; Eph. 3:9; I John 1:3-9; II Cor. 6:14
1-29-2006 Selected Proverbs "Achieving True Peace" Sermon 20 1. Achieving True Peace is only with Spiritual peace. Rom. 3:12-18 2. Achieving True Peace begins having peace With God. Rom. 5:1-2 ; Luke 7:44-50 3. Achieving True Peace is lived out Within the peace of God. Phil. 4:7-9; John 14:25-27; John 16: 33; Rom. 8:5-11; Rom. 14:17-19; Gal. 5:22-25; Col. 3:152-5-2006 Selected Proverbs "Internal Motives" 1. Motives are the fuel that runs the engine that pulls the train but rewards are based on payload delivered. I Cor. 3:11-16 2. Engine fuel must be carefully selected according to type needed. Matthew 6:1-8 3. God inspects your fuel motives to help your engine run better to pull the train. Prov. 17:3; Prov. 20:27; Prov. 21:2; Ps. 139:23-24Feb. 12, 2006 Discuss the 5 Church Growth Keys2-19-2006 Selected Proverbs "An Iceberg Sank The Titanic" 1. The Feud Iceberg A. The submerged part of the iceberg of feuds. Prov. 17:13-14 B. Chunks of the iceberg naturally break off and float away. Prov. 26:20 2. The Revenge Iceberg A. The submerged iceberg is also deadly. Prov. 24:17-18 B. Iceberg in the back corner of a freezer keeps them nicely. Prov. 20:22; 24:29 C. It takes a hair dryer a long time to melt an iceberg. Prov. 25:21-22 D. But icebergs melt fastest under intense heat and Sonshine.2-26-2006 Selected Proverbs "Four Topics Worthy Of Mention" 1. Quick mention in passing of Friends. Prov. 17:17 2. The pain you can't get any pills for or nothing hurts like gossip. Prov. 18:8 3. The Precious Name that is a Light in any snowstorm. Prov. 18:10 4. Quick mention in closing of marriage. Prov. 18:223-5-2006 Selected Proverbs "Three Teeth Rattling Topics " 1. Zeal that will rattle anyone's molars, whether it's false or not! Prov. 19:2; 23:173-12-2006 Selected Proverbs "Three Teeth Rattling Topics " cont. 2. Enabling that may rattle a molar right out, whether it's false or not! Prov. 19:193-5-2006 Selected Proverbs "Three Teeth Rattling Topics "cont. 3. Earned Reputations that may rattle a molar right out, whether it's false or not! Prov. 20:11; 22:13-26-2006 Selected Proverbs Topics 1. Trickery Prov. 20:14 2. Bragging Prov. 25:274-2-2006 The Resurrection Doctrine 1. Christ's Resurrection is proof that there is life after death A. Extinction theory B. Reincarnation theory C. Transformation exemplified 2. Christ's Resurrection is proof that our sins are atoned A. Universalism theory B. Indemnify theory (To make compensation to for sins, purgatory etc) C. Substitution exemplified (Redemption) 3. Christ's Resurrection is proof that He is truly God and truly man. A. Arianism theory (Denies Divine nature, Just a prophet) B. Docetism theory (Denies humanity of Christ) C. God-man exemplified4-9-2006 "THE KING IS STILL COMING!" 1. The King's Kingdom is not by the vote of the people. Luke 19:11-15 2. The King's Assignment of the Kingdom citizens. Luke 19:16-15-26 3. The King's Kingdom Cleansing. Luke 19:27 4. The King's Entrance Preparation. Luke 19:28-34 5. The King's Entrance was in Peace. Luke 19:35-40 6. The King's Prophecy for Jerusalem, the Kingdom's Capital. Luke 19:41-44 7. The King's Temple Power. Luke 19:45-48 8. The King's Authority Challenged and Rejected. Luke 20:1-8 9. The King's Return to take His Kingdom with Power. Rev. 19:11-164-16-2006 "THE DAY THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF WORLD HISTORY" 1. Wondering women on the morning that changed the course of world history. Luke 24:1-12 2. Puzzled Peter on the morning that changed the course of world history. Luke 24:9-12 3. Disappointed disciples on the day that changed the course of world history. Luke 24:13-32 4. Frightened followers on the day that changed the course of world history. Luke 24:33-49 5. Blessed believers after the day that changed the course of world history. Luke 24:50-524-23-2006 "Commissioned by the Risen Lord" 1. The risen Lord commissions the disciples. Mt. 16-20; Mk 16:15; Jn. 17:18; 20:22 2. The risen Lord personalizes Peter's commission. Jn. 21:14-23 3. The risen Lord points to commission power. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4, 84-30-2006 "ROAD SIGNS OF THE ASCEND LORD" 1. A 1000 year old road sign from David. Matt. 22:43-45; Ps. 110:1; Matt. 26:64 2. The road sign from the Mount of Olives. Mk 16:19; Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:8-12 3. The road sign from the Martyred Stephen. Acts 7:55-57 4. The road sign that keeps us on the racetrack . Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:19-21; Col. 3:1-4; Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 12:2: I Pet. 3:225-7-2006 Selected Proverbs 1. Reconsidered Vows Prov. 20:25 2. Old Age Prov. 20:29 3. All Powerful God Prov. 21:15-14-2006 Mother's Day "MOTHERS MATTER" 1. Mothers matter because Mothers are favored by God. Luke 1:29-33 2. Mothers matter because Mothers have major morals. Luke 1:34-38 3. Mothers matter because Mothers motivate mothers. Luke 1:39-56 4. Mothers matter because Mothers make do. Luke 2:6-7 5. Mothers matter because Mothers have memories Luke 2:19-20 6. Mothers matter because Mothers model God's laws. Luke 2:21-24 7. Mothers matter because Mothers may mourn. Luke 2:34-35 8. Mothers matter because Mother must mentor. 2:40 9. Mothers matter because Mothers manage mix-ups. Luke 2:41-50 10. Mothers matter because Mothers are multidimensional. Luke 2:51 & 525-21-2006 Selected Proverbs "Mule Mixups" 1. Justice: What happens when you shoot my mule with a mouthful of your cabbages? Prov. 21:15; 28:5; 31:8-9 2. Equality: Feed the carrots to that mouthy mule or your cow pony? Prov. 22:2; 28:215-28-2006 Memorial Sunday A Few Biblical Considerations On Memorials 1. There is a time-worn practice of memorials to keep alive memories. 1 Samuel 7:10-12; Esther 9:15-32; 2 Samuel 23 2. Jesus gives honor to those who give their lives for others. John 15:13 3. In a fallen world, freedom is extremely costly and we desire that all wars cease Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3 4. God gives special honor to His slain ones. Rev. 20:4-66-4-2006 Selected Proverbs Topics: Practicing faith or Paper-maché religion 1. Paper-maché religion is not worth even a bowl of oatmeal. Prov. 21:27 2. Paper-maché religion makes it hard to see dirt on the floor you just mopped with Mr. Clean. Prov. 30:12-14 3. Practicing faith is oatmeal in the belly is better than beautiful bowl of it with raisins and maple sugar. Prov. 22:17-19; 23:126-18-2006 Fathers Day Sermon 1. A quick look at God the Father and God the Son. Gen. 1 &2, 12, 17, 21, 32; Ex. 3; Ps. 110; John 8; Heb 1 & 5; Acts 13; Col. 1:15-17 2. Fathers hand down spiritual traditions. Josh. 18:3; Col. 2:8 3. Fathers are to share the spiritual story. Judges 6:13 4. Fathers as powerful spiritual examples. I Sam. 12:14-15; II Chron. 30:7-9; Luke 11:11-13 5. Fathers are worthy of honor. Eph. 6:2-4; I Thess. 2:11-12; I Tim. 5:1-2 6. Discipline required of Fathers. Heb. 12:7-11 7. The Fatherhood standard is God. Is. 64:8; Mt. 6:96-25-06 Identifying The God of the Old Testament. 1. Observed intimate communications identify a person. Gen. 1:1, 26 2. What a person has done and their name will identify them. Gen. 2:4; Col. 1:15-17; John 1:1-3, 14-18. 3. The position a person in a family identifies them. Ps. 110:1; Mal. 3:1; Mark 12:36 4. What a family does identifies a person. Ps. 110:1; I Cor. 15:20-28 5. Idenfying a person by seeing them. Gen. 21:1; Gen. 32:27-30; EX. 3:4-16; John 1:14-19; 4:24; 14:6-11 6. Special titles will identify a person. Ex. 3:13-14; John 8:56-59 7. A person's parents will identify them. Ps. 2:7; Acts 13:32-33; Heb. 1:5; 5:57-2-06 Identifying The God of the Old Testament. 1. Baby Jesus (Messiah) is God. Matt. 1:23; Isa. 9:6-7 2. Another look at the temptation. Matt. 4:7; Dt. 6:16 3. The position a person in a family identifies them. Ps. 110:1; Mal. 3:1; Mark 12:36 4. What a family does identifies a person. Ps. 110:1; I Cor. 15:20-287-9-2006 Identifying The God of the Old Testament. (Continued)1. Family interaction identifies a person. Ps. 110:1; I Cor. 15:20- 28 A. Jesus seated on right hand of God. Ps. 110:1; Acts 7:55-56 B. Purposeful Position. Rom. 8:34-35; Col. 3:1-2 C. Unity against all enemies. Heb. 10:11-13; I Cor. 15:20-28 2. Identifying a person by seeing them. Gen. 21:1; Gen. 32:27-30; Ex. 3:4-16; John 1:14-19; 4:24; 14:6-11 3. Special titles will identify a person. Ex. 3:13-14; John 8:56-59 4. A person's parents will identify them. Ps. 2:7; Acts 13:32-33; Heb. 1:5; 5:57-16-2006 Identifying Jesus as The God of the Old Testament. 1. Special titles will identify a person. Ex. 3:13-14; John 8:56-59 2. A person's parents will identify them. Ps. 2:7; Acts 13:32-33; Heb. 1:5; 5:57-23-2006 Selected Proverb Topics, The Mysteries Of God 1. God's Mysteries are meant to bring challenge, excitement and education into our lives. Prov. 25:2-3; 30:3-5; Dt. 29:29 2. The Mystery Of Israel's positional demise. Rom. 11:22-27 3. The Mystery of Paul's Gospel (the Cross of Christ). Rom. 16:25-27; Eph. 6:19-20 4. The Mystery of the Rapture (not the resurrection). I Cor. 15:50-54 5. The Mystery of the Body of Christ (Church). Eph. 1:3-14 6. The mystery of joint Gentile-Jews heirs. Eph. 3:2-13 7. The Mystery of Christ's union with His Church. Eph. 5:25-33 8. The Mystery of Christ (God) in you. Col. 1:24-27 9. The Mystery of God is Christ. Col. 2:1-5; 4:2-6; I Tim. 3:14-16 10. Grasping Biblical mysteries and mysteries of life will change your life.7-30-2006 Selected Proverb Topics 1. Daily sharing your kettle of stewed pumpkin with gravy at your neighbor's table may not be the way to build friendship. Prov. 25:17 2. Green wasn't just the color of the pole bean patch at Gemmell! Prov. 27:48-6-2006 Selected Proverb Topics 1. Proverbs 27:20 A. Natural Disasters. Matt. 24:1-8 B. Desires: II Tim. 3:1-17 2. Proverbs 28:13-14 A. Spiritual Prosperity comes from acknowledging your sins. I John 1:9 B. Spiritual Prosperity comes from renouncing your sins. II Peter 2:14-16 C. Spiritual Prosperity comes from always fearing God. Phil. 3:6-10 D. Spiritual Prosperity lost when your heart hardens. Heb. 3:12-158-20-2006 Selected Proverb Topics 1. Vision is not like a matchbox boat turned loose on the river. Prov. 29:18 2. Vision is not a matchbox boat merrily floating along on a lazy river. II Cor. 10:14-17 3. Vision is the matchbox boat that is motorized on the river. Luke 19:10; Rom. 15:20 4. Vision is the anchored matchbox boat with fishing lines in the walleye hole. Gal. 2:7-88-27-2006 Selected Proverb Topics 1. A snare called the Fear of Man. Prov. 29:25 2. Avoiding the fear of man snare by visualizing God in all things. Gen. 50:19-21; I Thess. 2:1-6 3. Countering the fear of man snare by enlisting others to pray for you. Col. 4:2-6; II Thess. 3:1-5 4. Slipping off the fear of man snare by the bold example of others. Phil. 1:12-149-3-2006 JACOB'S JOURNAL: JAYWALKING 1. A little carefree may cause discontentment in those at the crosswalk! Gen. 31:1-2 2. A snortin' fumin' diesel truck may change your jaywalking direction. Gen. 31:3 3. Clearly understanding why the road hog truck didn't like your jaywalking may point to the solution. Gen. 31:4-9 4. But God already has observed the whole nasty jaywalking situation and will use it for His purpose. Gen. 31:10-139-10-2006 Jacob's Journal: A Life Changing Spiritual Experience 1. God builds on past spiritual experiences. Gen. 31:10-13 2. The God's Purpose In The Spiritual Experience. Gen. 28:10-15 3. Jacob's Application Of The Spiritual Experience. Gen. 28:16-229-17-2006 Jacob's Journal: Jacob's Juggles a Jumbo Jam 1. Jacob approaches the Jumbo Jam God's assurance. Gen. 32:1-2 2. Jacob Puts out a lollypop Goodwill feeler for a Jumbo Jam Solution. Gen. 32:3-5 3. Jacob's Jumbo Jam Treaty of Goodwill is Rejected. Gen. 32:6-8 4. The Jumbo Jam drives Jacob to God. Gen. 32:9-12 5. The Jumbo Jam Requires a new Goodwill approach. Gen. 32:13-21 6. The Jumbo Jam Jabs Jacob's Sleep. Gen. 32:22-32 7. Only Jacob May Solve His Jumbo Jam. Gen. 33:1-3 8. Jacob's Jumbo Jam ends with a Jubilant Reunion. Gen. 33:4-7 9. Jacob Clarifies some Generous details of the Jumbo Jam solution. Gen. 33:8-12 10. The Jumbo Jam has a wee bit of lingering distrust. Gen. 33:13-17 11. The Jumbo Jam Resolution brought peace and praise. Gen. 33:18-202006 Vacation on 9-24 &10-110-8-2006 Jacob's Journal: Inherited, Taught & Caught Values, Part I 1. Jacob's caught marriage value. Gen. 24:67; Gen. 25:5 Marriage approval by Parents Importance of the Mate The mother-in-law and her son Inherited property, wills and God's intentions of future use 2. Jacob's inherited background of Brotherhood. Gen. 25:12-18 A hostile family split lives on God in grace blessed both sides 3. Jacob's taught value of prayer. Gen. 25:21-26 Isaac the spiritual head/priest Isaac's answered prayer God's control over conception Rebekah personal need then came God's answer Individual uniqueness 4. Jacob's caught brotherly competitiveness. Gen. 25:27-34 Favoritism makes a divided family Selfish Jacob takes advantage of others misfortune Selfish Esau's poor logic of the moment only Hunter Esau no value in family herds/workers10-15-2006 Jacob's Journal; Inherited, Taught & Caught Values, Part II 5. Family spiritual attitudes that was taught and caught by Jacob. Gen. 26:1-6 God may give specific instructions Abrahamic Covenant confirmed Obedience brought God's blessing Jacob's Father (Isaac) and Grandfather (Abraham) Obeyed God 6. Personal self protection observed by Jacob. Gen. 26:7-11 Life may contain dangers A sly half truth may saved your life God will expose your sly half truths God will protect you where He sent you 7. Jacob caught that God's Grace exhibited in blessings. Gen. 26:12-16 God may bless with wealth None Godly ones may become jealous Jealous ones may do harm Separation may be only answer 8. Jacob was taught to show grace to others. Gen. 26:17-22 There is value in parent's actions You may have to give up what you accomplished God will bless beyond what you gave up 9. Jacob caught the family's living testimony to God's grace. Gen. 26:23-32 There is the corporate enduring blessing Personal worship Worship is not just privately done Troublemakers often return Troublemakers will see your blessings They may join you because of your blessings Peace and good will may be acquired God blesses you when you live at peace10-22-2006 WHY JESUS PARTIALLY QUOTED ISAIAH 1. Jesus Read The Kingdom Message From Isaiah 61:1-2. Luke 4:17-18 2. However Jesus Does Not Finish Isaiah 61 Verse 2. Luke 4:19-21 3. Why Jesus Did Not Finish Isaiah 61 Verse 2. Isa. 61:1-610-29-2006 WHY JESUS PARTIALLY QUOTED ISAIAH Cont. Basically Earthly Kingdom Intro11-5-2006 WHY JESUS PARTIALLY QUOTED ISAIAH Cont. Basically Earthly Kingdom Intro11-12-2006 The Good News Of The Kingdom 1. Israel should have been God's Showcase. DT. 28 2. The Body of Christ and the Mosaic Law confusion. Gal. 3:22-23 3. Law brings to Christ for justification. Gal. 3:24 4. The Law of Grace is the power over sin. Gal. 3:25-27; Rom. 6:14-15; Gal. 5:18 5. But what about the Believer who is trying to live under the Mosaic Law? Gal. 5:4 6. The question is, IS IT GOOD OR BAD TO LIVE BY THE LAW? I Tim. 1:8-1011-19-2006 The Good News Of The Kingdom: Israel's Future Covenant 1. John The Baptist came with a new and different message. Luke 16:16 2. John's baptism is like a Corner Post of understanding Jesus ministry. Ex. 19:6 3. Israel's future covenant will include God dwelling there. Ezek. 37:26-27 4. Israel's future covenant include unlearned intrinsic spiritual knowledge. Ezek. 11:19-21; Jer. 31:31-34; Jer. 32:37-40; Heb. 8:8-13 5. A royal priesthood for Israel or the Church? I Peter 2:9 6. What was the purpose of John's Baptism? Matt.3:1-311-26-2006 Comparing The Good News Of The Kingdom and the Good News Of Grace. 1. John's Kingdom Good News was water baptism. Matt. 3:6, 11; Mk 1:3-5; Luke 3:3; Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22; Rom. 3:25; Acts 19:4 2. John's Kingdom Good News Was Repentance. Matt. 3:3; Mk 1:3-5; Luke 3:10-15; Acts 19:4 3. John's Kingdom Good News was Confession Of Sins. Lev. 26:40-42; II Chron. 6:24-25; Ps. 32:5; I John 1:912-3-2006 Comparing The Good News Of The Kingdom and the Good News Of Grace. (Cont.)4. John's Kingdom Good News was Flee The Wrath To Come. Matt. 3:7; Isa. 61:2 5. John's Kingdom Good News was The Axe Is Chopping On The Tree. Matt. 3:8-10 6. John's Kingdom Good News was Christ Will Purge And Burn the Chaff. Matt. 3:11-12:Luke 3:17 7. Jesus' Good News Was The Kingdom Gospel (Synoptic Gospels). Matt. 4:17 & 23; 9:35; 24:14; Mark 1:14-15 8. Paul's Good News Was Christ's Death and God's Grace. Acts 16:31; Rom. 3:20-30; 4:2-4; 5:1,9; I Cor. 1:17-18; 21-23; 15:3-4; Gal. 1:3-4; 2:16; Eph. 2:8; Titus 3:5 9. Jesus' Good News Was Christ's Death and God's Grace. Acts 16:31; John 3:16; John 3:36; 5:24; 6:29; 6:40 & 4712-10-2006 Making Your Home The Christmas Haven 1. Working together. Amos 3:3; II Cor. 13:11; Eph. 4:1-5; I Thess. 5:13 2. Think of the good. Phil. 4:4-8 3. Thought-stopping any bickering. Rom. 12:2 & 16; Eph. 4:20-27; John 14:27; Gal. 5:22; Col. 3:15-25; I Peter 3:8-9 4. Bring up the Savior and pleasant Christmas memories of the past.12-17-2006 Making Your Church The Christmas Haven 1. Will the tradition of Corporately Worshipping Christ make our church a Christmas Haven? Mark 7:7-13; Acts 21:21; Col. 2:8; II Thess. 2:14-15; II Thess. 3:6-7; I Peter 1:17-19 2. Can we use Church Events, Christmas programs etc, to make our church a Christmas Haven? I Cor. 10:30-33 3. Showing warmth to outsiders at church will make our church a Christmas Haven. II Cor. 12:19; I Thess. 4:11-12; Rom. 13:7-14 4. Acting out "Love one another" will make our church a Christmas Haven. John 13:34-35; Rom. 13:8; Eph. 5:1-2; Col. 1:8-11; I Thess. 4:8-1112-24-2006 Making Your Life The Christmas Haven 1. Making your life the Christmas Haven by dragging your desires out of the attic. Luke 2:25-27; Matt. 2:1-2 2. Making your life the Christmas Haven by carting the moldy attitudes up from the cellar. Luke 2:28-29; Matt. 2:3-8 3. Making your life the Christmas Haven by absorbing a blessing or two. Luke 2:30-34; Matt.2:9-12
12-30-BF/LEFC Evaluating Your Christmas
1. Evaluating the quality of your receiving (as an ongoing practice)
What we received From God:
The Son. John 3:16 A ransom. Matt. 20:28
God's love. Rom. 5:8 Justification. Rom. 5:9
Eternal life. Rom. 6:23; John 10:28 Salvation. Eph. 2:8-9
Peace. John 14:27 Access. Rom. 5:2
Spiritual gifts. I Cor. 12:1-4; Fellowship. I Cor. 1:9
Things we receive From Others:
Love. Eph. 1:15 Fellowship. I John 1:3-7
Encouragement. I Thess. 5:11-15 Unity. Eph. 4:13
2. Evaluating the quality of your giving (as an ongoing practice)
What you gave To God:
Your love. Rom. 8:28 Your thanks. Mark 11:17
Yourself. II Cor. 8:4-6 Worship & Treasures. Matt. 2:11
What we gave To others:
Good things. Matt. 7:11 Gifts out of love. I Cor. 13:3
Cheerfully. II Cor. 9:7
3. Evaluating the quality of your relationships (as an ongoing practice)
1-7-2007 BF/LEFC God's Hero Cowboy Dan
1. God's Hero Cowboy Dan knew that Human Powers that now are will not last.
Dan. 5:30-31
2. God's Hero Cowboy Dan knew that there will be a motivated opposition
faction. Dan. 6:1-9
3. God's Hero Cowboy Dan knew that No human law will to change his worship.
Dan. 6:10-18
4. God's Hero Cowboy Dan is vindicated before all and evil ones will get their
just dues. Dan. 6:19-28
1-14-2006 BF/LEFC GOD'S HERO CALEB THE FAITHFUL FOLLOWER
1. God's hero Caleb had no recorded historical spiritual background.
Num. 13:1-17; Gen. 13:14-15
2. God's Hero Caleb was sent into a hostile foreign environment that was fertile.
Num.13:21-13:29
3. God's Hero Caleb's faith test was to see beyond the existing physical to the
Promise even in a hostile home environment. Num. 13:30-14:11
4. God's Hero Caleb reaps a reward for his faithfulness instead of a shortened life.
Num. 14:20-39
5. God's Hero Caleb takes the hostile environment for his spiritual homeland.
Dt. 1:34-40; Josh. 14:3-15:19; Judges 1:10-20
1-21-2007 BF/LEFC God's Hero The Priest Of Midian, Jethro, Moses father in law,
1. God's Hero of the hour may show up in your life in an unbvious manner.
Ex. 2:16-18
2. God's Hero of the hour may offer an earthly sanctuary. Ex. 2:19-22;
Ex. 4:18-20
3. God's Hero of the hour may offer an important and right bit of advice.
Ex. 18:1-27
4. God's Hero of the hour may receive reciprocation from you & your blessings.
Num. 10:29-34; Judges 1:16
1-28-2007 BF/LEFC GOD’S HERO: RAHAB, USING BIBLICAL COMMON SENSE
1. Rahab, the spies, and the King of Jericho introduce us to Biblical Common
sense. Josh. 2:1
2. There is no safety from the adversary but common sense may carry the day.
Josh. 2:2-8
3. Common sense suggests the lost person join with the God of power.
Josh. 2:9-15
4. Common sense directs adversary avoidance may be the best policy.
Josh. 2:16-24
5. Biblical common sense often must wait for God’s final act.
Josh. 2:16-25; Matt. 1:5; Heb. 11:30-31
2-4-2007 BF/LEFC God's Hero: Naomi Refined By Losses And Blessings
1. Naomi experiences severed home-town connections and a change of country.
Ruth 1:1-2
2. Naomi experiences the loss of family connections into society. Ruth 1:3-5
3. Naomi experiences deep sorrow and unique loyalty. Ruth 1:6-22
4. Naomi experiences major situation changes in her old age. Ruth 2:1-4:22
2-11 & 18-2007 BF/LEFC God's Hero: A Young Person Wakes Up His Father Joash From Unbelief.
1. A pagan ravaged Israel gets a divine return to God call. Judges 6:1-10
2. God exposes Himself to a young man to turn back Israel. Judges 6:11-23
3. It takes the surprised young man rip apart the paganism. Judges 6:25-26
4. The father stands by the son's new belief and exposes the flaw of false gods.
Judges 6:29-31
2-25-2007 BF/LEFC "THE GAP THEORY EXAMINED AND FOUND WANTING"
1. The Hebrew words argument Gen. 1:1-2; Isa. 45:18-19
2. The days of creation argument. Gen. 1:1-19; 2:1; Ex. 20:11
3. The Lucifer argument. Eze. 28:13-15; Gen. 1:9-10, 31, 2:15; Dt. 10:14; Job 38:4-7
3-4-2007 BF/LEFC "THE GAP THEORY EXAMINED AND FOUND WANTING"
4. The sin-death argument. Rom 5:121 Cor. 15:21
5. The first man argument. 1Cor. 15:45
6. The first earth argument. Rev 21:1; 2Pet. 3:10
7. The fill, not refill argument. Gen 1:28
8. The heaven and earth argument. Gen. 1:6-8
9. The universal flood argument. Mat 24:37-39
10. The seventh day argument. Exe. 20:11; 31:17; Gen 2:1
3-11- 2007 (BF/LEFC Famous Qoutes "Bear Much Fruit" John 15:8
1. Fruit bearing branches require targeted care to keep the fruit appearing.
John 15:1-6
2. Fruit bearing branches are always given extra sunlight and shade. John 15:7-17
3. Fruit bearing branches contend in a harsh environment but sap keeps them
supplied. John 15:18-27
3-18- 2007 BF/LEFC Famous Quotes "Joy May Be Full" John 16:24
1. Jesus promised the coming things will fill them with grief. John 16:1-7
2. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as first means of changing grief to the promised
joy. John 16:7-15
3. A dying, dead, and buried Messiah will blast them apart with sorrow but
promised joy will replace it. John 16:16-22
4. The crucified, resurrected, and ascended Savior is our foundation and promise
for lasting joy. John 16:23-33
March 25, 2007 BF/LEFC Famous Quotes "May Be One" John 17
1. Eight elements that are part of oneness. John 17
1-A. Oneness by power over all flesh so he could give eternal life. 17:2-3
2-B. Oneness by having glorified the Father. 17:4-5
3-C. Oneness by finishing the work given Him by the Father. 17:4
4-D. Oneness by revealing God’s name. 17:6-7
5-E. Oneness by giving God’s words. 17:8 & 14
6-F. Oneness by being glorified in His disciples. 17:10
7-G. Oneness by His keeping of His followers. 17:12
8-H. Oneness by giving His glory to His followers. 17:22
2. Ten elements of Oneness that we must know.
1-A. Know who you belong to (Christ’s). 17:9
2-B. Know where you are (in the world). 17:11
3-C. Know who protects and keeps you (God). 17:15
4-D. Know what you are not of (world). 17:16
5-E. Know how you are set apart (by the Word) 17:17 & 19
6-F. Know where you are sent (into the world) 17:18
7-G. Know who else will be one with you (future believers) 17:20-21
8-H. Know how Jesus and the Father are one (unity in goals, etc) 17:22-23
9-I. Know what the future holds (being with Him) 17:24
10-J. Know what was between the Father and Son. (Love) 17:25-26
April 1 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series Famous Quotes "Whom Do You Seek?" John 18:1-27
1. Are you seeking a Jesus who failed to be who you wanted Him to be?
Jn. 18:4-5
2. Are you seeking a Jesus who is the loving Grandpa who keeps from protects
and is always generous? John 18:7-9; Rom. 3:10-11
3. Are you ready to seek the eternal One that always was, who demands nothing
less than your all? Matt. 7:31-32; Jn 8:56-59; Ex. 3:14; Mk 14:61-64
April 8 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series (Easter Sunday) Famous Quotes: "He Is Risen" Matt. 28:6, "My Lord & My God" John 20:28
1. What does "He is risen" means to us and to you personally? Matt. 28:5-10
A. As both personal and doctrinal:
B. As directly to us personally:
2. Therefore, what does "My LORD and my God" mean to you? John 20:24-31
April 15, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21:22
1. The following Jesus journey starts where you are. John 21:1-2
2. The following Jesus journey starts with what you need. John 21:3
3. The following Jesus journey starts with what you know. John 21:4
4. The following Jesus journey starts with what you do and are good at. John 21:5
5. The following journey starts with how to do better what you are doing Jn 21:6
6. The following journey starts with recognizing who is charge. Jn 21:7-8
7. The following journey starts with the background prepared by Christ. John 21:9
April 22, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21 (Cont.)
8. The following Jesus journey starts with what you have. John 21:10
9. The following Jesus journey starts with going to the right spot. John 21:11
April 29, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21 (Cont.)
10. The following Jesus journey starts with dining on His food. John 21:12-13
May 6, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21 (Cont.)
11. The following Jesus journey starts with new adventures. John 21:14
May 13, 2007 BF/LEFC 2007 Mothers Day Sermon. I Kings 17
1. Selected by God to have a special role in the universal spiritual battle.
I Kings 17:8-11
2. Selected by God to share her last meager meal. I Kings 17:12-16
3. Selected by God to have death invade her family. I Kings 17:17-23
4. Selected by God to have her faith solidified and matured. I Kings 17:24
May 20, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21 (Cont.)
12. The following Jesus journey starts with generalized orders. John 21:15-18
13. The following Jesus journey starts with one unaltering pursuit. John 21:19
June 3, 2007 BF/LEFC Easter Series "You Follow Me" John 21 (CONT.)
14. The following Jesus journey starts by wearing only your shoes. John 21:20-25
1. But couldn’t trying on someone else’s shoes excuse my erratic
footsteps? Jn. 21:20-21
2. Standing alone in your boots on your skis will give the ride of the
lifetime. John 21:22-23
3. However, you will need a good set of ski poles going down the slope.
John 21:24-25
June 10, 2007 BF/LEFC "An Idiot’s Guide To Worshipping God" Part 1
1. Worshipping God is the theme of the Bible and is commanded. Exodus 20:1-11
2. David’s pattern for worshipping God still works best. I Chron. 16:1-35; Ps. 95
3. Solomon’s physical posture of worship. II Chron 6:12-14; Dt. 6:4-5
4. Worship of God includes correct value assign to nature. Psalms 19:1-12;
Rom. 1:24-25
5. Worshipping is purposeful entrance into God’s presence. Psalms 95:1-8
June 17, 2007 BF/LEFC Father’s Day
1. God demonstrates the example of a Father to us and NEVER the other way
around. Num. 14:18; Dt. 32:4; Ps. 103:4; Prov. 3:11-12; Isa. 63:16; 64:8
2. There is a chain of leadership responsibility for fathers. Num. 13:1-2;
Lev. 26:42; Acts 7:12
3. Father is a title/position of authority and respect. II Kings 6:20-22
4. Father gives care; what is best for each family member and the family unit.
Luke 11:11; 15:20; Job 29:16; Ps. 68:5; Ps. 82:3-4; Jn. 8:41-42; Eph. 5:25-27; Heb. 12:9-10
5. The spiritual head of the family is the father. John 4:19-22; I Cor. 4:15-16;
Eph. 6:4; Ex. 34:5-7; Matt. 5:16; 6:1
6. It can an awesomely rewarding activity being a father. I John 3:1-3
6-24-2007 BF/LEFC "The Devil’s Trapline"
1. The more enticing the cleverly disguised bait the more effective. II Cor.2:9-11;
II Cor. 4:4-7; Mark 8:30-33; Matt. 18:23-35; Eph. 4:26-27
2. Recognizing the trap and avoiding tripping the painful trap. Eph. 6:10-24
3. The best trap keeps you from realizing you have been and are trapped.
I Peter 5:4-11; Acts 5:1-11
4. It may (will) hurt to pry off the trap and escape it. Gal. 6:1-9; Matt. 18:21-22;
Luke 17:3-4; Eph. 4:26-27, 30-32; Joshua 5:13-15
July 1 2007 BF/LEFC National Constitutions, Israel & USA
1. Israel’s National Constitutional Agreement Ex. 19:3-8
2. Israel’s Leadership Problem. I Sam. 8:4-21
3. Israel’s heart problem. I Sam. 16:7
4. Israel’s demise.
5. Israel’s restoration as God’s treasured nation.
6-24-2007 BF/LEFC "The Devil’s Trapline" (Continued)
1. The more enticing the cleverly disguised bait the more effective. II Cor.2:9-11;
II Cor. 4:4-7; Mark 8:30-33; Matt. 18:23-35; Eph. 4:26-27
2. Recognizing the trap and avoiding tripping the painful trap. Eph. 6:10-24
3. The best trap keeps you from realizing you have been and are trapped.
I Peter 5:4-11; Acts 5:1-11
4. It may (will) hurt to pry off the trap and escape it. Gal. 6:1-9; Matt. 18:21-22;
Luke 17:3-4; Eph. 4:26-27, 30-32; Joshua 5:13-15
8-12-07 BF/LEFC "The Devil's Trapline" (Continued)
2. Recognizing the trap and avoiding tripping the painful trap. Eph. 6:10-24
A List of Thoughts and Attitudes that foster actions that will turn you into your own enemy and accomplish Satan's goals:
Self-pity: Resist by __________ Guilt: Resist by _____________________ Discontentment Resist by _____ Holding small grudges Resist by _______ Wrath/Anger: Resist by _______ Festering wounds: Resist by ___________ Separating from Believers: Resist by ____
Unforgiveness Resist by ______________
3. The best trap keeps you from realizing you have been and are trapped. I Peter 5:4-11;
Acts 5:1-11
4. It may (will) hurt to pry off the trap and escape it. II Cor. 2:1- 7; Gal. 6:1-9; Matt.
18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4; Eph. 4:26-27, 30-32; Joshua 5:13-15
9-2-2007 BF/LEFC "The Devil’s Trapline" Conclusion
3. The best trap keeps you from realizing you have been and are trapped.
I Peter 5:4-11; Acts 5:1-11
4. It may (will) hurt to pry off the trap and escape it. II Cor. 2:1-7; Gal. 6:1-9;
Matt. 18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4; Eph. 4:26-27, 30-32; Joshua 5:13-15
A. Escaping the sprung trap without experiencing pain.
Gen. 37:1-20; I Cor. 10:12-13; Eph. 5:8
B. Escaping the sprung trap jaws with the loss of just a patch of hide or
pride. Gen. 33; II Cor. 2:1-7
C. Escaping the sprung trap jaws with the loss of a body part (leg, etc).
II Sam. 11 & 12;
D. Escaping the sprung trap jaws with the help of a spiritual Christian.
Gal. 6:1-9
9-9-2007 BF/LEFC Things That God Did The Second I Believed
1. It is the gift of God. Rom. 6:23; Titus 1:2; John 6:68-69; John 10:28;
I John 2:25
2. Eternal life is necessary.
3. Not earned by being good or doing good works, but by faith alone. Mk. 10:17;
Acts 16:31; Jn. 6:40 & 47
4. Two concepts of Eternal life.
A. Eternal Life the Positionally possessed reality
1. Present tense as the done accomplished fact. John 3:36
2. Freedom from condemnation/punishment. John 3:17-18; 5:24
3. Freedom from perishing/eternal death. John 10:28; 3:15-16
4. Eternal is an absolute known possession. I John 5:10-13
5. Only having eternal life makes us fit for God. Titus 3:5-7
B. Eternal Life is the Practical Present lifestyle
1. Eternal life alone allows a human to actually know God.
John 17: 2-3
2. Eternal life should bring servanthood. Rom. 6:22
3. Practicing eternal life encompasses your entire lifestyle.
I Tim. 6:11-12
4. Eternal life is a contains having joy & fellowship. I John 1:1-4
5. Eternal life may be seen by love shown. I John 3:14-16
6. Practicing eternal life is by daily choices. John 6:27
9-16-2007 BF/LEFC Things That God Did The Second I Believed
1. Holy Spirit under the Law Dispensation came upon select individuals only.
Num. 11:29; Matt. 12:18; Luke 11:13
2. Holy Spirit under the Grace Dispensation indwells all believers.
3. Holy Spirit Baptizes the believer into the Body of Christ when salvation takes place.
I Cor. 12:13-14; Eph. 4:4-6
4. Because we have been placed in Christ we also have been placed into His death.
Rom. 6:3-8
5. Therefore "covered" with Christ. Gal. 3:25-27
6. The Holy Spirit is our seal. II Cor. 1:20-22; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30
7. The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our redemption. II Cor. 1:22; II Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:14
8. Never before has all of the believers been the "temple" dwelling place of God.
1 Cor. 2:12; 3:16; 6:19
9. Holy Spirit is NOT the spirit of fear. II Tim. 1:7
10. The Holy Spirit has given each believer a gift to profit the Body. I Cor. 7:7; 12:7-14
11. The practical Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Comforter John 14:16A. The Holy Spirit is our
B. The Holy Spirit is our Guide Jn. 16:13
C. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us Rom. 8:26-27
D. Do not Quench the Holy Spirit. I Thess. 5:19
E. Do not Grieve the Holy Spirit. Eph. 4:30
F. Do not Resist the Holy Spirit. Acts 7:51-2
G. Be continually Filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 4: 31;
Eph. 5:18-219-30-2007 BF/LEFC Things That God Did The Second I Believed (Series Until completed)
We received the Gospel - I Cor. 15:1
We are saved by the Gospel I Cor. 15:2-4
We have been purchased by God’s Precious Blood Acts 20:28; Rom. 3:25; 5:9;
Eph. 1:7; I Peter 3:18
We have been justified by grace before God. Rom. 3:24-26; 5:1 & 9-10; Titus 3:7
We have Peace with God. Jn. 14:27; Rom. 5:1-3; Col. 1:20; Phil. 4:7
We have been Redeemed. Rom. 3:24; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14
We have been Sanctified. Rom. 15:16; I Cor. 1:1-2, 30; 6:11; Heb. 10:8-10 & 14
We have been Forgiven. Eph. 1:7; 4:32; Col. 2:13
We have the contrary ordinances Blotted out. Col. 2:14
We have been Glorified. Rom. 8:30
We have God’s imputed Righteousness. Gen. 15:6; Isa. 61:10; Rom. 4:1-4;
II Cor. 5:21
We have been Born Again. Gen. 2:16-17; Jn. 3:3-8; I Peter 1:23
We have been Begotten. I Peter 1:3-5
We have been made alive. Eph. 2:1, 5; Col. 2:13
We have been made New Creatures (Creations). II Cor. 5:17
We have been Adopted and are sons of God. Jn. 1:12; Rom. 8:14-15 & 23;
Gal. 4:4-7; Eph. 1:5; Col. 1:27
We are joint-heirs with Christ. Rom. 8:16-17
We have been Translated into Christ’s Kingdom and Delivered from Power of
Darkness. Col. 1:13-14
We have been Reconciled to God. Rom. 5:10; II Cor. 5:17-18; Eph. 2:16
We have an Enlightened understanding and Spiritual insights 1 Cor. 2:9-13;
Eph. 1:17-20
11-11-2007 BF/LEFC VETERAN’S DAY
Honoring Ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Heb. 11
1. Abel 8. Isaac 15. Rahab
2. Enoch 9. Jacob 16. Gideon
3. Noah 10. Joseph 17. Barak
4. Abraham 11. Moses’ Parents 18. Samsom
5. Abraham 12. Moses 19. Jephthah
6. Sarah 13. Israelites 20. David
7. Abraham 14. Walls of Jericho 21. Samuel
22. The Prophets
2007 BF LEFC CHRISTMAS SERMONS #1 Jesus’ Birth Shows God’s Grace
1. Jesus’ genealogy Shows God’s Grace. Mt. 1:1-17; Isa. 7:14; Gen. 38:6-30
2. Jesus’ Birth by God’s design shows God’s Grace. Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-5
3. Jesus’ birth Shows God’s Grace in history. Rom. 8:28-32
12/9/07 BF LEFC CHRISTMAS SERMONS #2 Consider Mary, God’s Example
1. The example of Mary’s faith. Luke 1:26-30
2. The example of Mary’s receptivity. Luke 1:31-343. The example of Mary’s humility. Luke 1:34-37; 46-56
4. The example of Mary’s willing servanthood. Luke 1:38; 2:4-7; I Cor. 4:2
12-16-07 BF LEFC CHRISTMAS SERMONS #3 The Shepherds
1. God reveals himself in silence. Luke 2:8-12
2. The angels sang Glory to God for the Lowest Shepherds. Luke 2:13-14
3. Christ accepts all, the lowly, outcasts who come to Him. Luke 2:15-194. Knowing God’s personal acceptance brings joy. Luke 2:20
12-23-07 BF LEFC CHRISTMAS SERMONS #4 "THE MAGI"
1. Wise lesson #1: Look to GOD for GUIDANCE. Matt. 2:1-6
2. Wise lesson #2: The One born that 1st Christmas DESERVES our worship.
Matt. 2:1-2, 7-8
3. Wise Lesson #3: The Lord will PROVIDE for us in His WILL. Matt. 2:9-17
12-30-2007 BF/LEFC God’s Man Of The Hour; Barnabas (Part I)
1. Traits of a Barnabas; he was an Encourager. Acts 4:36
2. Traits of a Barnabas; he was generous. Acts 4:37
3. Traits of a Barnabas; he was an Example. Acts 4;32-5:1-11
4. Traits of a Barnabas; he was a People-builder. Acts 9:26-
5. Traits of a Barnabas; he was a Conflict-solver. Acts 11:20-23
1-6-2008 BF/LEFC God’s Man Of The Hour; Barnabas (Part II)
5. Traits of a Barnabas; he has a reputation as being stable. Acts 11:20-22
6. Traits of a Barnabas; he comes to mind to resolve a crisis. Acts 11:20-23
7. Traits of a Barnabas; he know where to get help. Acts 11:25-26
8. Traits of a Barnabas; he is responsible in serious matters. Acts 11:27-30
9. Traits of a Barnabas; God may expand his ministry horizons. Acts 12:25-13:1-3
1-13-2008 BF/LEFC God’s Man Of The Hour; Barnabas (Part III)
8. Traits of a Barnabas; he is sensitive and responsible in serious matters.
Acts 11:27-30
9. Traits of a Barnabas; God may expand his ministry horizons. Acts 12:25-13:1-3
10. Traits of a Barnabas; He has uncompromising boldness in the truth.
Acts 13:42-51
1-20-2008 BF/LEFC God’s Man Of The Hour; Barnabas (Part IV)
11. Traits of a Barnabas; He sees himself equal and is humble. Acts 14:11-20
12. Traits of a Barnabas; Was he part of a peaceful belief resolution? Acts 15:1-35
13. God has a Barnabas for you. Consider Rahab and Ruth.
1-27-2008 BF/LEFC God’s Man Of The Hour; Barnabas (Part V)
14. Traits Of Barnabas; Beware of Peer Pressure. Gal. 2:11-16
15 God has a Barnabas for you. Consider Ruth.
16. Traits of a Barnabas; The Mission or Ministry split. Acts 15:36-41
17. God has a Barnabas for you. Consider Naaman. II Kings 5:1-19
2-3-2008 BF/LEFC Sermon "LESSONS I LEARNED FROM JUICY FRUIT"
1. You can be safe and secure but not content. Phil. 4:11; Heb. 13:5
2. Beware of the lure of the wild. II Tim. 4:10
3. Life may not seem or even be fair. II Cor. 2:11
4.Joyful reunions are life’s major milestones. Phil. 1:25
5. In all conditions you can pout or purr. I Thess. 5:16 & 18
(Juicy Fruit was a tomcat who lost his hind leg in a trap)
The ABC's of Salvation:
A is for ALL have Sinned. Romans 3:23
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
B is for BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus. Acts 16:31
"...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved..."
C is for CLAIM Eternal Life. I John 5:13
"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of
God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life,..."
Salvation is so simple that most children readily understand God's formula but typically adults add many things to that. They try to get the lost person to beg Jesus to come in them, or repeat some type of prayer.
Over 46 times in the New Testament there are passages of verses, including examples of people getting saved where the only requirement is to believe on Jesus, God's Son.
Often all the
additions do is confuse and leave the lost person thinking they are saved by their works
or what they have done. Instead they are still lost but think they are headed to heaven.
Do you have God's free gift of
eternal life that you received only by believing in the Lord Jesus?
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If you are mentally saying that salvation is not that simple and have heard messages that have added much, even works to the Blessed Gospel of Grace, let me suggest a study of the 13 or more accounts where someone was saved in the New Testament.
You will be amzed to discover that the formula above holds exactly true in each case. The Bible is not to be forced into agreeing with what someone thinks or even teaches but rather is the standard to judge those human teachings. When you do research those accounts ask the following question using only the passage itself.
1. Did the person turn from his/her sin to be saved?
2. Did the person pray "to receive Christ?"
3. Did anyone pray at that time?
4. Did the person who witnessed (preached, whatever) require or cause any of the things now required to be done by the lost person?
Check these out:
Biblical Case Histories: Must have at least 2 witnesses to establish something as true. The supporting Evidences from the actual accounts IMPRESSIVELY outnumber the 2 witnesses needed.
1. Thief on the cross believes Luke 23:39-43 (Jesus witnessed to him)
2. Simon believes Acts 8:13 (Philip witnessed to him)
3. Ethopian Enuch believes Acts 8:37 (Philip witnessed to him)
4. Paul believes on Road Acts 9 and Phil 2 (No works only believing)
5. Cornelius believes Acts 10:43 (Peter witnessed to him)
6. A deputy believes Acts 13:12 and some Gentiles are saved Acts 13:44-52 (nothing about works in the Gospel message) See also Acts 14:1-2
7. At Council in Jerusalem Peter argues for salvation by grace alone Acts 15:7-12
8. Philippian Jailer believes Acts 16:31 (Paul witnessed to him)
9. Unbelieving Jews believe Acts 17:3-5 (Paul and Silas witnessed to them)
10. Cuspius believes Acts 18:8 (Paul, Silas, & Timothy witness to them)
11. Jews knowing only John the Baptist's message believe Acts 19:2-5 (Paul witnessed to them)
12. A group of Ephesians believe Acts 19:18 (Paul witnessed to them)
13. King Agrippa almost believes Acts 26:27-29 (Paul witnessed to him)
14. Paul explains Abraham’s salvation in Romans 4:1-3, 9-25 & Gal. 3:13-18,29; 4:22-5:4